Top Best American Restaurants in Belleville

"Another great diner for kids is found on Locust Street’s historic Automotive Row. Eating in a building that was built in 1916 to build “high end sedans” is pretty cool. Besides great food, The Fountain on Locust ice cream was voted St. Louis’ best."

"If you love a chocolate chip cookie with walnuts, head to Russell's on Macklind, where chef Russell Ping has mastered the chocolate chip cookie. Always in the kitchen growing up, Ping has been making this cookie since the age of 8. The chef, whose first entrepreneurial venture was selling cookies at his neighborhood pool, has "been hooked on the food biz ever since." Today, Ping sells his chocolate chip cookies at Russell's on Macklind, as well as Russell's Cafe & Bakery in Fenton."

"There are three locations, and all of them boast home-style cooking with options like hand-cut pasta and bacon-wrapped meatloaf. In addition to signature sandwiches and salads, the restaurant also has a dinner menu of delicious American dishes and pastries. The restaurant is known for its breakfast sandwiches and classic American dinner."

"Like its sister location in Fenton, this South City spot emphasizes locally sourced products. Enjoy candlelit dinners on the tree-covered patio. $$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, Bakery, Best Restaurants 2018, Cafe/Coffee Shop, Clayton, Retail, South City"

"Load up on St. Louis-style barbecue for less at Salt + Smoke. Known for its bourbon and BBQ, this spot serves a prime brisket sandwich for $10.95. Pro move: when given the option of lean or fatty brisket, ask for burnt ends."

"If you happen to find yourself wandering along the Delmar Loop, consider giving Salt + Smoke a try. This popular barbecue joint may be pretty meat-focused, but the falafel veggie burger was voted best in town."

"Anthonino’s Taverna is the first St. Louis takeout restaurant on our list that is currently accepting dine-in customers. But who wants to go out when you can eat fresh ravioli from the comfort of your couch?. If you’re in the mood for Greek and Italian style comfort food, view their menu online and call (314) 773-4455 for curbside pickup."

"Anthonino's was stablished in 2004 and can be found in an Italian-American community called The Hill where a lot of Sicilians settled in the 19th century. It is primarily Italian and Greek cuisine with a touch of American. The restaurant takes pride in serving delicious Italian and American food in a friendly atmosphere with fast service."

"The Hill's Anthonino's Taverna, located at 2225 MacKlind Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Greek and Italian spot, which offers pizza and more, 4.5 stars out of 838 reviews."

"Vin de Set is a French restaurant that was born after the owners’ trip to Provence in 2004. They were inspired to bring approachable French dishes to St. Louis, and the restaurant has become one of the city’s most popular rooftop eateries. The menu is made from fresh ingredients, many of which are grown locally–in fact, they come from the restaurant’s own urban farm and hydroponic greenhouse!"

"Located in a very happening neighborhood, Hard Rock Cafe is a great place to party. The interior is very well decorated and the atmosphere is very lively and energetic. The live performances here are also really good."

"Lulu's is definitely what I would consider to be one of the best vegan restaurants in St. Louis and makes the list of my top three favorite restaurants of all time!. It is hands down my go-to place if I'm in need of some vegan comfort food (which is pretty much all the time). They offer a rotating seasonal menu that features local produce and products that align with their mission of sustainability."

"This all-vegan restaurant proves the huge variety of foods that can be made deliciously meat free. Their famous loaded tater tots and rotating menu featuring tacos, burgers, sushi bowls, and hearty salads makes it impossible to resist coming back."

"A post shared by Gelato di Riso on The Hill (@gelato_di_riso) on Nov 13, 2018 at 10:43am PST. For those who are not dessert connoisseurs, they might get confused by the difference between gelato and ice cream. Actually, the former is just the Italian word for the latter."

"While not a full restaurant, Gelato di Riso is the place to go to satisfy your sweet tooth. The cafe offers a wide variety of rich gelato flavors including chocolate, salted caramel, and amaretto. There are also lighter fruit flavors like peach, blackberry, and banana."

"I am from Europe and this place gives me the same feeling as I am back there. The flavors are absolutely amazing and reminds me of itali..."

"Honestly, having the opportunity to stop in Velvet freeze was so nostalgic for me!. This place has been around longer than I have. While many may refer to..."

"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams (Central West End) is all about serving deliciously sweet, fun flavored, and milky rich ice creams. They don’t use synthetic flavorings, dyes, or off-the-shelf mixes."

"Gallery focuses on regional and internationally known contemporary artists in a variety of fine art and craft media, including Rudy Autio, Michael Eastman, Jun Kaneko, Marvin Lipofsky, Joseph Piccillo, Nancy Rice and many more."

"If you or your kids are remotely interested in the world’s most popular and challenging game of all, a trip to this chess mecca is a must. One floor of the World Chess Hall of Fame explores the connection of chess to art, culture, and history, and the others display thought-provoking exhibits. If it’s a nice day, play a game with the toddler-sized pieces outside!"

"If you’re not interested in chess, don’t let the name deter you. The World Chess Hall of Fame Museum is a really awesome collaboration between artists and the chess community. And features anything from chess inspired artwork to chess pieces made out of unexpected things."

"The World Chess Hall of Fame is a nonprofit institution nestled in the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis which offers a different kind of fun to all its visitors."